Li Gengxi
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 2000-04-22
    • Born Place: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
  • Also Known As:

    李庚希, 天天, Teresa Li, Lý Canh Hy, Li Gengxi, Gengxi Li, Teresa Li Gengxi, لی گنگشی, لی گنگ‌شی

Li Gengxi

Born on April 22, 2000, in Beijing, Li Gengxi (also known as Teresa Li) is one of the most prominent actresses of China’s "Post-00" generation, known for her vibrant screen presence and versatile range. Discovered at age 15 by the legendary actress and director Xu Jinglei, she spent her early years studying in the United States before making her professional debut in the 2018 web series My Classmate From Far Far Away. She rose to national fame with her breakout role as the high-achieving but stressed student Qiao Yingzi in the acclaimed drama A Little Reunion (2019), a performance that established her as a rising star capable of deep emotional nuance. Her trajectory continued upward with lead roles in the costume epic Sword Snow Stride (2021) and the prestige mystery series The Long Season (2023), where her portrayal of the tragic Shen Mo earned significant critical praise. In 2024, Li achieved a historic milestone by winning the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress for her role as a resilient kidney transplant patient in the film Viva La Vida, making her the youngest actress ever to receive this prestigious honor. In Bi Gan’s 2025 science fiction epic Resurrection, she plays the magnetic Tai Zhaomei, a gangland moll and singer who becomes the focus of the "Touch" segment set on New Year’s Eve, 1999. In this chapter, which features the film’s signature 30-minute long take, her character engages in a fatalistic, noir-inspired romance with Jackson Yee’s protagonist, a performance described by critics at the Cannes Film Festival as both "insouciant" and "exhilarating." Beyond her film work, Li is a high-profile figure in the fashion world, currently serving as a brand ambassador for Miu Miu and Chopard.

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